rhino

¹

[rahy-noh]

noun

plural

rhinos ,

plural

rhino .

1. a rhinoceros.

rhino

²

[rahy-noh]

noun

Chiefly British Slang.

1. money; cash.

rhino-

³

1. a combining form meaning “nose,” used in the formation of compound words.

   rhinology.

rhino

¹

/ ˈraɪnəʊ /

noun

1. short for rhinoceros

rhino

²

/ ˈraɪnəʊ /

noun

1. a slang word for money

rhino-

³

combining form

1. indicating the nose or nasal

   rhinology

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhino¹

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Origin of rhino²

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Origin of rhino³

< Greek rhīno-, combining form of rhī́s (stem rhīn- )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhino¹

C17: of unknown origin

Origin of rhino²

from Greek rhis, rhin

Example Sentences

The European eel is red-listed as critically endangered - it ranks one tier below the conservation status given to pandas, rhinos and tigers.

From BBC

He confirmed the rhino in the footage was from their nature reserve, adding that Ol Pejeta was not home to elephants.

From BBC

Nine works, including a rhino mounting a car, two elephants with their trunks stretched towards each other, and three monkeys swinging on a bridge, appeared over nine days in August 2024.

From BBC

In a statement, John Hume, the former owner of what is thought to be the world's largest rhino farm, denied allegations that he trafficked the horns from South Africa to South East Asia.

From BBC

South African scientists have launched an anti-poaching campaign in which rhino's horns will be injected with a radioactive material.

From BBC

When To Use

What does rhino- mean?

Rhino- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “nose.” It is often used in medical terms.Rhino- comes from the Greek rhī́s, meaning “nose.”What are variants of rhino-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, rhino- becomes rhin-, as in rhinal.